N1972M - 2014 Piper Aircraft INC PA 46-350P Aircraft Registration
PA462014 PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA 46-350P
Aircraft Description
N1972M is a 2014 Piper Aircraft INC PA 46-350P, a single-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to N1000 LLC in St Simons Island, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 11, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on February 15, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-AE2A engine producing 350 horsepower, N1972M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A184D6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1972M was last tracked by AviatorDB near St Simons Island Airport (KSSI) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1972M was last updated on February 15, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Piper PA-46-310P Malibu pioneered affordable pressurized single-engine aviation when it first flew in August 1982, becoming only the third pressurized single-engine piston aircraft in civil aviation history. This low-wing, six-seat monoplane featured a Continental TSIO-520BE engine producing 310 horsepower and 5.5 psi cabin pressurization for high-altitude comfort. With a maximum cruise speed of 234 knots and service ceiling of 30,000 feet, the Malibu delivered cabin-class performance previously reserved for twin-engine aircraft. Manufactured by Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Florida, exactly 404 examples were built between 1983 and 1988. AviatorDB tracks 1,362 Piper Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is PA46.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1972M. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2014 | CEN14LA196 | Substantial | None | The failure of the nose gear actuator attachment to the engine mount due to overstress, which resulted in the loss of directional control during landing. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC